A type of tiny, shining species, "Kola" are even capable of flying 2-3 metres high. Apart from the taste, the speciality the fish lie in their seasonal availability. Fisherfolk say Kola fish will be available for about three months in a year - from end of May to August.
They can be spotted only at a challenging depth in deep sea and they usually move around in groups of thousands. So, if a fisherman is able to spot a few Kola fish, he can be sure of getting several thousands of fishes from the vicinity.
"Each fish fetches around Rs 3 to 5 in the market. The price peaks in the evening soon after arrival at the market and the it goes down gradually as night time approaches," said Ramalingam, a fisherman at Tarangambadi.
The fishermen say that Kola varieties are always in great demand and they are exported to neighbouring states and even to foreign countries.
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